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Posted on 01/06/2021

How to Secure a Mortgage when You're Self-Employed

Photo by Free-Photos via Pixabay When you’re self-employed, it’s difficult to decide whether you are ready to buy a house. After all, your income might come in spurts instead of having a regular check every week or two. Being prepared for the mortgage process increases the chance that your application will be approved. Self-employed people have more hurdles...

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Posted on 01/05/2021

Taunton Grateful Buyer Review

"I’m so grateful for how attentive Sue was in helping us find our dream home!! I had lots of questions and she had all the answers!! If your looking for a realtor that’s knowledgeable, assertive and trustworthy Sue’s your girl! We will be calling her when it’s time for our vacation...

Posted on 01/02/2021

22 Whitney Rd, Shirley MA COMING SOON 1/12/21

Lovely Colonial on country road Coming Soon Jan 12th! Close to Shirley Train Station, Rt2 & 2A. Showings start Jan 13th. Ck back for pics & OH schedule. Roof 3yrs Young! Freshly painted inside & out! Updated Baths, Open Kitchen/Dining w/new Vinyl plank flooring & Stainless Appliances. Living Rm (w/wood fireplace) & Foyer both w/hardwood flooring. Venture up the...

Posted on 12/30/2020

Am I Eligible for a VA Loan?

Image by Ally Thomas from Pixabay A VA loan can be the key to getting some of the most attractive terms possible on a home loan. Not only are lenders more forgiving on the minimum down payment requirements, but you may also be exempt from paying Private Mortgage Insurance until you've built up enough equity in the home....

Posted on 12/23/2020

Tips for Selecting a Home Security System

Image by Andrey_Popov from Shutterstock Burglary is one of the more common types of crimes in the US today. Every day, many homeowners wake up or get back from work to discover their homes robbed. Given the financial, psychological, and physical damage that can happen, protecting your home is always ideal. You don’t have to be a victim....

Posted on 12/18/2020

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Posted on 12/16/2020

Do You Need to Revise Your Home Selling Plan?

If you want to achieve the best-possible results during the house selling journey, you need to be flexible. Because if your initial home selling strategy fails to deliver the desired results, you need to be ready to make adjustments. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you revamp your home selling strategy. 1. Analyze the Local...

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Posted on 01/12/2021

Video Tour - 22 Whitney Rd, Shirley, MA 01464

PICS ADDED! Carpet install moved up to 1/12! Lovely Colonial on country road Coming Soon Jan 12th! Close to Shirley Train Station, Rt2 & 2A. Showings start 1/13. OH 16&17th, 11-12:30. Roof 3yrs Young! Freshly painted inside & out! Updated Baths, Open Kitchen/Dining w/new Vinyl plank flooring & Stainless Appliances. Living Rm (w/wood fireplace) & Foyer both w/hardwood flooring. Venture up hardwood stairs & envision new carpet in hall & beds! Heated cathedral ceiling finished Mudroom has french doors to Beautiful deck w/new posts, Trex decking, & 2 sets of new Granite steps. 2 Car Garage has new ext staircase...

Posted on 01/12/2021

22 Whitney Rd, Shirley, MA 01464 is now new to the market!

PICS ADDED! Carpet install moved up to 1/12! Lovely Colonial on country road Coming Soon Jan 12th! Close to Shirley Train Station, Rt2 & 2A. Showings start 1/13. OH 16&17th, 11-12:30. Roof 3yrs Young! Freshly painted inside & out! Updated Baths, Open Kitchen/Dining w/new Vinyl plank flooring & Stainless Appliances. Living Rm (w/wood fireplace) & Foyer both w/hardwood flooring. Venture up hardwood stairs & envision new carpet in hall & beds! Heated cathedral ceiling finished Mudroom has french doors to Beautiful deck w/new posts, Trex decking, & 2 sets of new Granite steps. 2 Car Garage has new ext staircase...

Posted on 01/06/2021

Another Property Sold - 38 Brook St, Marlborough, MA 01752

TOTAL REHAB!Mint condition, open concept, ready to move in! New Kitchen, appliances, roof, siding, windows, plumbing, electrical, furnace and more. The first floor has a front living room that connects to the dining room and kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets. A sun room brackets the kitchen, with a door to the front porch. An enclosed tiled entry vestibule and cute 1/2 bath are great additions to the floor plan. Hardwood floors continue up the stairs and to two sunny bedrooms that share a full bath. The walk-out basement has a separate heat zone and ready for finishing. A large deck, off the dining room offers great...

Posted on 12/17/2020

Another Property Sold - 34 Horse Pond Rd, Shirley, MA 01464

Rare find!! Custom built Log Home offering plenty of room for expansion!! Additional unfinished 500 sq. ft. area with potential for an inlaw apartment, private home schooling area, au pair suite, or maybe even a private office!! Located only 5 minutes from Route 2A as well as the Ayer and Shirley T Stations. Open concept kitchen and living room with a gas log fireplace.... two story, loft style with skylights providing year round sunshine!! Radiant heat, central air, and so much more!! Great for entertaining, the kitchen has a double oven and maple cabinets. Also features an oversized, heated garage with a lift, beautiful 900 sq. ft....

Posted on 12/14/2020

Another Property Sold - 161 Leominster Rd, Lunenburg, MA 01462

Wow! Who told you that a perfect house doesn't exist? This gorgeous brick faced colonial was custom built to impress. Built in 2005 on over 1.5 acres of land with a beautiful wrap around porch, a very long driveway and gated entrance... giving you the privacy you deserve. The first floor is an entertainer's dream, featuring an amazing kitchen with an oversized island and stainless steel appliances, gleaming hardwood flooring throughout the entire floor. The living room features a double faced fireplace with view for a family room with cathedral ceilings, stone fireplace and a slider door to yard. Upstairs you will find not one, but two...